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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 24, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal.
Description of Program and Relief
Workers’ Compensation for Essential Employees Who Contract COVID-19
Under emergency rules, COVID-19 first responders or front-line workers who contract COVID-19 during the state of emergency will be presumed eligible for workers’ compensation claims.
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Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
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Effective now through September 10, 2020
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
The emergency rules cover individuals employed as police, fire personnel, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics; all individuals employed and considered as first responders, health care providers engaged in patient care, and corrections officers; and crucial personnel working in essential services, including grocery stores, pharmacies, food and beverage production, organizations that provide charitable and social services, gas stations, financial institutions, hardware and supply stores, educational institutions, laundry services, restaurants, transportation, home-based care and services, residential facilities and shelters, professional services, day care centers, critical labor union functions, hotels and motels, funeral services, and manufacture, distribution, and supply chain for critical products and industries.
Information about filing a workers’ compensation claim can be found here:
Employees who are injured at work should inform their employer, including the approximate date and place of the injury, if known, as soon as is practicable, and no later than 45 days after the accident.
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866-352-3033 (voice)
866-383-4370 (TTY)
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